CARROT AND ZUCCHINI MINI-MUFFINS

Carrot and Zucchini Mini-Muffins image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h

Yield 24 mini-muffins

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup almond flour
1/4 cup brown rice flour
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/3 cup grapeseed oil
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 large egg, at room temperature
1/2 cup grated carrots (from1 medium peeled carrot)
1/2 cup grated zucchini (from 1 medium unpeeled zucchini)
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup whipped cream cheese, at room temperature (about 8 ounces)
1 1/2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

For the muffins: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 24 mini-muffin cups with (1 1/2-inch) paper liners. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, sieve together the flours, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Add any solids leftover in the sieve to the bowl and mix in.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the oil, syrup, and egg. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Mix in the grated carrot, grated zucchini, and raisins.
Using 2 small spoons, fill the prepared muffin cups 3/4 full with the batter and bake until light golden, about 15 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the muffins to a wire rack to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
For the frosting: In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese and honey until smooth.
To serve: Spread the cooled muffins with frosting, if using, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calorie, Fat 5 grams, SaturatedFat 0.5 grams, Cholesterol 9 milligrams, Sodium 74 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 5 grams